In this insightful discussion, David Chao, a Global Market Strategist at Invesco Asia Pacific, shares his expertise on the global automobile industry and the challenges faced by Japanese carmakers like Honda and Nissan amidst competition from China. Mark Heppenstall, President and Chief Investment Officer at Penn Mutual Asset Management, analyzes the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions and their projected impact on Asian markets. They delve into economic strategies in Asia, currency stability, and emerging investment opportunities in the region.

Podcast discusses how central bank decisions are impacting global markets with insights from various industry experts. Topics include APAC market outlook, Bank of Japan, The Fed, inflation and jobs balance, market dynamics, China's economic outlook, interest rates, corporate bonds, and oil price rally.

Mark Heppenstall, President and CIO of Penn Mutual Asset Management, Ecaterina Bigos, CIO of Core Investment at AXA Investment Managers, and Eric Holcomb, Governor of Indiana, delve into the impact of Big Tech earnings, especially around AI investments. They discuss the pressure on tech firms to monetize AI and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy amid strong U.S. GDP growth. The conversation also touches on the evolving financial markets, geopolitical tensions, and innovative initiatives in Indiana that connect local and global research efforts.